The 28th Annual Solar Car Challenge was held July 14–17, 2024, at the Texas Motor Speedway, in Ft. Worth, TX.
TXSES was excited to participate in the 2024 Solar Car Challenge on Monday, July 15th, when we were honored with a “TXSES Day at the Race.” Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons welcomed the crowd and waved the start flag to begin the day’s races. Afterwards, she shared, “These students are demonstrating the possibilities for future solar vehicles, while having fun and creating these amazing automobiles from scratch. It’s very inspirational.”
The Solar Car Challenge is the top project-based STEM Initiative helping motivate students in science, engineering, and alternative energy. High school students learn how to plan, design, engineer, build, race, and evaluate roadworthy solar cars. The mission: building the young engineers and innovators of the Future.
The Solar Car Challenge is the top project-based STEM Initiative helping motivate students in science, engineering, and alternative energy. High school students learn how to plan, design, engineer, build, race, and evaluate roadworthy solar cars. The mission: building the young engineers and innovators of the Future.
This year’s Solar Challenge was the largest event to date, with 29 nine teams from 13 states qualifying and getting the opportunity to drive their solar cars at the world-famous Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Founder and Event Coordinator Dr. Lehman Marks explained, “The historic 2024 Solar Car Challenge saw 560 students and teachers race roadworthy Solar Cars at the Texas Motor Speedway. The innovative students showcased their hard work, and worked together so that all qualifying teams could be a success.”
High School teams began preparation for this year-long project during education workshops scheduled in September 2023. Additional workshops, on-site visits, mentor opportunities, and summer camps help propel the projects to success.
This year’s event was hosted by Oncor and Lockheed Martin.
Join TXSES Business Member Krannich Central for a hands-on training session with SMA at their location in Buda, TX. Learn all about the latest installation techniques, product updates, and best practices from industry experts.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow installers and ask any burning questions you may have. Don’t miss out on this valuable training session!
10:00AM – 11:30AM: SMA Home Energy Solution
11:30-11:45: Break
11:45AM-1:00PM: SMA Commercial Energy Solution
1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
Did you miss out on your ticket? Don’t worry, the event will be livestreamed!
Largest Grassroots Solar and Sustainable Living Event in the Nation
Hosted by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) for over 29 years, the purpose of the National Solar Tour is to promote renewable energy awareness and increase the adoption of solar energy. The National Solar Tour centers around neighborhood discussions about solar, recommendations on installers, financing, local laws, and other considerations and hesitations around installing solar panels, purchasing electric vehicles, and instating energy efficiency upgrades.
— TXSES is proud to be a Texas event partner for the inaugural Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) regional conference, with the Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA), to be held in Austin on November 19-20, 2024, at the Downtown Marriott. (304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701)
Texas is ranked second in the nation for total installed solar capacity, with projected growth of 38,523 MW over the next five years. Additionally, in 2024, Texas will add more grid batteries than any other state – including California. With attendance from Texas now the fastest growing audience segment at IESNA, the state is a prime location for the community to come together ahead of our flagship annual event.
Over the course of two jam-packed days, solar + storage professionals will unlock the key insights, products, and connections they need to do business in the state through:
Keynote sessions featuring insights into state policy and trends from Texas’s leading experts and innovators
A targeted conference program exploring the challenges unique to Texas’s deregulated energy market
A carefully-curated exhibit hall to source innovative products and explore new services from the industry’s top solution providers
A networking happy hour and Launch Party to make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, share knowledge—and enjoy Texas’s finest local refreshments
May 14-15, 2024 • George R. Brown Convention Centerin Houston, TX
• TXSES Panel on SolarAPP+ | Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 11:30 AM • Expo Hall, Level 3 (Energy Transition Theater)
Join TXSES for a panel discussion on the cutting-edge permitting platform SolarAPP+ with Steven Ùgalde, TXSES marketing and outreach coordinator, and SolarAPP+ Outreach Manager for Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Stephen G. Pope.
Panel Description:
Inconsistencies in solar permitting among municipalities is a significant obstacle for solar development, resulting in delays and increased costs. SolarAPP+ offers a solution to these challenges, transforming the permitting process. In this session, panelists will explore what SolarAPP+ is, how it works, and the best way for installers to promote its use in Texas.
RE+ Texas will offer two days of exhibition, a robust education schedule, and networking opportunities. Attendees will hear from visionary leaders on what’s next for the Texas clean energy market and help to propel your business to the next level.
